Frequently Asked Questions by Producers

Q. What is the difference between an access producer and volunteer crew?

Access producers can develop shows using MCTV 15 equipment and facilities. Volunteer crew are authorized to assist producers with in studio productions.

Only Access producers who are current on their fees can book studio time and make use of MCTV 15 facilities.

Many volunteers come and help on our community production day based on their knowledge of the production schedule posted on the website. We maintain a volunteer list on our website with contact information that you may use http://www.mctv15.org/Board/AddressBook. If you come and volunteer for other producers, you will be able to meet people that might be available to work with you.

College of the Siskiyous offers several media classes including COMM 35 which is dedicated to teaching the basic skills necessary for television production.

You can call or stop by the studio Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between 10 AM and 2 PM. Reservation fees and check out form, including ID verification are due at time of booking.

You can volunteer to help MCTV 15 with operations or you can volunteer your time to other access producers.

An Access Producer application along with access fees must be completed at time of booking prior to use of services. Fill out production agreement form. When booking facilities there are three forms to consider; Studio, Field and Editing. For equipment used away from the studio you must fill out an equipment release form. Finally, when your show is submitted for cable cast it must be accompanied with a completed show agreement.

Violation of our stated policies, available for reivew at the production facility and online.

Equipment value is noted on any checkout forms. You may be liable for the value of the equipment should damage or loss occur while you have possession. You may want to be sure to have homeowners or other personal insurance to cover such occurances.

Call the Station Manager at 938-5910 to inquire about available booking times.

The TV schedule will be posted on the website. Yo may pursue other publicity for your show as you see fit.

The Producer owns the copyright for shows produced. Y Ou? are free to do whatever you wish with it as long as you meet the first airing requirements for Public Access.

Northland Cable TV subscribers number about 3,500 plus 1,000 hotel rooms in south county. Live video streaming reaches across the internet - the skies the limit!

Producers may solicit underwriters for their programs to help pay access fees or other costs incurred by the Producer. In exchange, the producer may highlight the underwriter's information verbally during a show, and/or in credits for the show.

That is up to the Producer to solicit independently of any MCTV 15 involvement.

Make a tax deductible cash donation, encourage others you know to do the same.

Suggestions from the community are posted to the website for Producers to see with your contact information. Our staff is available to keep the doors open, and be sure equipment is operational. They are available to supervise the production of shows and answer questions at the facilities but aren't meant to cover positions needed to complete your show.